Process Safety Leader (Curtis Bay, MD)

Planet Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Grace Wellness Program

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plans

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Donation Match Program

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace)

Job summary

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is seeking a Process Safety Leader on-site in Curtis Bay, MD to lead process safety initiatives and partner with maintenance, process technology, engineering and operations.

The role includes managing PSM programs, MOC gatekeeping, HAZOPs, risk assessments, incident investigations, RCCA, and contributing to capital budgeting for PSM and EHS improvements.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Science required.
• 7+ years in manufacturing as Production/Process engineer or EHS Specialist with PSM experience.
• Proficient in PHA and risk assessments (HAZOP/What-If/LOPA).

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the site PSM program and MOC.
• Ensure conformance with Grace procedures and OSHA 1910.119 PSM requirements.
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis and risk assessments (HAZOPs/What-Ifs/LOPA).
• Oversee the Safety Instrumented Systems program design and installation.
• Participate in incident investigation and RCCA.
• Input into capital budget to improve PSM and EHS deliverables.

Skills

Process Safety Management

HAZOP

LOPA

RCA / Incident investigation

OSHA 1910.119

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering or Science

Chemical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Enablon

Primatech PHA Works

Sphera PHA Pro

Job description

Annual Wage Range:$126,156.80 - $173,465.60
Other Compensation:Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits:U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

The Process Safety Leader is responsible for plant process safety initiatives and plays a critical role leading and driving business and operational objectives. These include EHS, Quality, Productivity, and Cost Effectiveness. They partner and advise maintenance, process technology, engineering and operations on all elements of Process Safety program. Their collaboration includes Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) /Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), risk assessment, process safety training, incident investigation, root cause analysis (RCA), audits, management of change (MOC), prestart up safety reviews, and corrective action management.

The Process Safety Leader is on-site in Curtis Bay, MD reporting to the Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the site Process Safety Management (PSM) program to ensure all Process Safety Information is accurate, available, and organized for ongoing processes, including but not limited to gatekeeping the Management of Change process (MOC), managing site PSM system (Enablon) as an administrator, and following up with any past due open actions.
• Ensure site and staff conformity with Grace Process Safety Implementing Procedures and OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals as well as Risk Management Program
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis and risk assessments - to include HAZOPs, What-Ifs, FMEA, LOPA
• Manage and oversee the site Safety Instrumented Systems program, including the design installation of new devices
• Participate in incident investigation and reporting techniques and Root cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA)
• Responsible for the process safety related material (PSE Events, PHAs, MOCs, process safety audit findings, incident investigation etc)
• Participate in field walks with proper PPE to evaluate proper safeguards are in place for process startups and process/equipment changes
• Oversee the Relief and Pressure device site program which includes preparing/reviewing calculations and managing documentation
• Oversee the site Facility Siting Program
• Provide input into capital budget to drive improved PSM and EHS deliverables, proactively identify development opportunities to build PSM and EHS expertise

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Science discipline
• 7+ years in a manufacturing environment as Production/Process engineer, Process Technologist, EHS Specialist with hands on experience in Process Safety Management.
• Proficient in Process Hazard Analysis and risk assessments - including HAZOPs, What-Ifs, FMEA, LOPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Chemical Engineering.
• Education or experience with Primatech PHA Works or Sphera PHA Pro
• Training/certification in PHA and PSM facilitation and procedures
• Center for Chemical Process Safety Bootcamp training

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program
• U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)